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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,791.24, 464,768.94 and 185,885

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,791.24, 464,768.94 and 185,885 is: 256,519.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,791.24 : 464,768.94 = 185,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,791.24/464,768.94 = 185,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,791.24x = 464,768.94 × 185,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,791.24x = 86,393,574,411.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,393,574,411.90/336,791.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,519.66

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